diff --git a/content/recipes/2024/06/17/skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata/index.md b/content/recipes/2024/06/17/skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f2658ac --- /dev/null +++ b/content/recipes/2024/06/17/skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +--- +title: "Skillet Baked Chicken and Orzo Piccata" +subtitle: +date: 2024-06-17T00:00:00-07:00 +draft: false + +tags: [Chicken, Pasta] +categories: [Main] + +cuisine: [America] +course: [Dinner] +image: thumbnail.webp +--- + +Prep Time: **15 minutes** +Cook Time: **35 minutes** +Servings: **3 - 4** + +[Original Link](skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata) + +## INGREDIENTS + +- 2 lbs chicken cutlets +- kosher salt +- black pepper +- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil +- 2 tbsp butter +- 1 small whole lemon, very thinly sliced and seeded +- 1 large shallot, peeled and sliced into thin rings +- 1 tbsp minced garlic +- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves +- 1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes or to taste +- 1-1/2 cups orzo +- 2 tbsp drained capers +- 1/2 cup dry white wine +- 2-3/4 cups chicken stock +- 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish +- 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish + +## Instruction + +1. Preheat the oven to 400°. +2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large cast iron or heavy oven proof skillet over medium heat. +3. Season the chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper. +4. When the oil is hot, add the cutlets in batches to brown, about three minutes per side. +5. Remove the browned cutlets to a plate to rest while you finish all the chicken- it won’t be cooked through, that’s ok. Set the browned chicken aside. +6. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. +7. Toss in the sliced lemon and shallot and cook until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. +8. Add the garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté 1 minute more, until fragrant. +9. Next, pour in the orzo and stir to coat. Toast the orzo, stirring frequently, 2 minutes. +10. Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pan- scraping up any brown bits on the bottom as you allow it to reduce by half. +11. Add the capers, chicken stock and 1 tsp of salt and stir to combine. +12. Nestle the chicken pieces back into the skillet (along with any accumulated juices from the plate) and bring everything to a boil. +13. Once boiling, turn off the stove and carefully transfer the skillet to a middle rack in the hot oven. +14. Bake the dish for 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165°) and the orzo is al dente. +15. Remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the chicken pieces to a clean plate, and set the orzo back on the stove over medium heat. +16. Simmer the saucy orzo about 3 minutes more, until the liquid has reduced and the orzo has thickened. It should be slightly creamy- like a risotto. +17. Off the heat, stir in the parmesan, remaining tablespoon of butter and the parsley. +18. Place the chicken back on top of the orzo and garnish with more parsley. Serve hot with extra parmesan if desired. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/content/recipes/2024/06/17/skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata/thumbnail.webp b/content/recipes/2024/06/17/skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata/thumbnail.webp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c78a188 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/recipes/2024/06/17/skillet-baked-chicken-and-orzo-piccata/thumbnail.webp differ